The University of the Philippines Manila is now accepting applicants to its new Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology program, which was approved by the UP Board of Regents, April 30. This move is a response to the nation’s shortage of radiologic technologists and offers immediate opportunities for qualified students through the 2026 Degree Program with Available Slots.
UP President Angelo Jimenez noted, “This new program allows the university to offer students a direct route into a high-demand health profession.” The curriculum, developed under UPM Vice Chancellor Bernadette Heizel Manapat-Reyes and College of Allied Medical Professions Dean Esmerita Rotor, meets international standards. The Commission on Higher Education Technical Panel for Radiologic Technology Education supported its development.
With a national deficit of nearly 19,000 radiologic technologists, the program aims to stabilize the diagnostic workforce. “As the national Health Sciences Center, UP Manila students will benefit from direct clinical training at the UP Philippine General Hospital, utilizing advanced technologies under the supervision of experienced professionals,” UPM Chancellor Michael Tee said.
Qualified UPCAT examinees with a University Predicted Grade (UPG) of at least 2.58 can apply via the UP admissions portal.
For more information, please contact the UPM Office of the University Registrar https://our.upm.edu.ph/ via landline: (632) 8141244, 8141245 or 8141243.
